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Ventura County

California · 843,843 residents · 1,840.775 sq mi
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Ventura County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,295. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $609,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
843,843
+12%since 2000
from 753,197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
458 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+15%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
651K705K759K812K866K1990201020202024Ventura County
2024837K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,295
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,666 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,403
+60%since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$609,200
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,854
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $892 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+70%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ventura County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(427,449)
Black1.8%(13,490)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(251,734)
Asian5.2%(39,452)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.2%(506,199)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.8%(360,850)
Black1.6%(13,704)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(365,285)
Asian7.5%(63,252)
Other3.5%(29,836)
Diversity Score76.6%(646,235)
Segregation Score45.8%(386,698)
Diversity Score
77
+14%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
46
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
21.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−75.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Ventura County to nearby counties

VENTURA COUNTY VS
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Income$90,112+1%
Home value$834,200+37%
Population9,694,934+1067%
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VENTURA COUNTY VS
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Income$98,161+10%
Home value$790,700+30%
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VENTURA COUNTY VS
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Income$70,210−21%
Home value$338,300−44%
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VENTURA COUNTY VS
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Income$116,289+30%
Home value$962,600+58%
Population3,149,507+279%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ventura County, California?

Ventura County, California has about 843,843 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ventura County, California?

The typical household in Ventura County, California earns about $89,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ventura County, California expensive?

In Ventura County, California, the median home is worth about $609,200, and the typical rent is about $1,854 a month.

How educated are people in Ventura County, California?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ventura County, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ventura County, California?

About 8.9% of people in Ventura County, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ventura County, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Ventura County, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 174,827 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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